A System and a Method of Solid Storage and Dissolution of a Catholyte for Use in Electrochemical Cell
Abstract
This invention relates to semi fuel electrochemical cells used for undersea vehicle propulsion. Specifically, this invention relates to a systems and a method for solid storage and subsequent dissolution of electrolytes/catholytes used in semi fuel electrochemical cells used for undersea vehicle propulsion. More specifically, this invention relates to a system and a method for solid storage and subsequent dissolution of electrolytes/catholytes, wherein a solid medium is provided comprising electrolytes/catholytes in a solid form and includes sodium peroxide particles suspended in a matrix of potassium superoxide and/or sodium hydroxide, wherein the matrix controls the dissolution and hydrolysis rate of the solid catholyte by allowing for a dissolution only from a controlled surface of the solid medium, and wherein the matrix itself is dissolved and hydrolyzed and the products of this dissolution and hydrolysis are usable by the semi fuel cell.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 22, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADD020182
Entities
People
- Steven P. Tucker
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy